MANCHESTER, England -- Three quick thoughts from Manchester United's 1-0 second-leg win Thursday (2-1 on aggregate) over Rostov, which advances the English side to the Europa League quarterfinals.

1. Man United nudge through to last eight

There is only one team in Manchester left in a continental competition, and manager Jose Mourinho and his side now have a quarterfinal to look forward to. The Europa League is looking to be Manchester United's likeliest route back into the Champions League,...

A Juan Mata goal gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Rostov at Old Trafford to send them into the Europa League quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory on aggregate.

Despite Jose Mourinho's side creating a host of chances, Mata's second-half strike was the only goal of the game, but it proved to be enough to take them into the last eight of the competition -- although the night was slightly soured by the sight of Paul Pogba being forced off with injury after the break.